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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.32, 483.68 and 129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.32, 483.68 and 129.94 is: 194.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.32 : 483.68 = 129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.32/483.68 = 129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.32x = 483.68 × 129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.32x = 62,849.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,849.38/322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.99

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